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{\title Regeneration and Clearance - Glossary of Legal Terms}{\author Birmingham City Council}{\operator Birmingham City Council}{\creatim\yr2011\mo12\dy28\hr14\min11}{\revtim\yr2011\mo12\dy28\hr14\min11}{\version2}{\edmins1}{\nofpages2}{\nofwords532}
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Terms
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\par Here are brief explanations of some of the legal terms and jargon that we use:
\par
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Notice Seeking Possession
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\par }{\f1\insrsid14489047 In most cases a council tenant will be made up to three offers of alternative accommodation, these could be council homes or housing association properties.
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\par }{\f1\insrsid14489047 It is normal practice for a NSP to be issued only after the refusal of the second offer of alternative accommodation. This notice is not an eviction notice, and does not mean that solici
tors have been instructed to begin possession proceedings. However, the NSP is valid for 12 months and enables legal action to commence at any point after 28 days of service within the 12-month period from the date of issue. In some circumstances an NSP m
ay be served before a second refusal if it is deemed necessary due to exceptional circumstances.
\par
\par }\pard\plain \s2\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\outlinelevel1\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14489047 \b\f1\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 {\fs24\insrsid14489047 {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname stockticker}}CPO
{\*\xmlclose} - Compulsory Purchase Order
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\par }{\f1\insrsid14489047 A {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname stockticker}}CPO{\*\xmlclose} can be applied for in several ways (for example, under section 17 of the Housing Act }{\f1\cf1\insrsid14489047 1985}{\f1\insrsid14489047 or }{\f1\cf1\insrsid14489047
under}{\f1\insrsid14489047 section 226(1)(a) of
the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) in order to obtain land or property without the consent of the owner. It may be used, for example, when a local authority wishes to redevelop an area where a landowner or homeowner does not wish to sell. The counci
l will endeavour to acquire properties on a voluntary basis first, and will only resort to obtaining a {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname stockticker}}CPO{\*\xmlclose}
when it becomes evident that owners are not prepared to enter into meaningful negotiations to sell their property. The council will continue to attempt to negotiate with owner-occupiers throughout the {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname stockticker}}CPO
{\*\xmlclose} process.}{\f1\cf1\insrsid14489047
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\par Possession Order
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\par }{\f1\insrsid14489047 A Possession Order is a type of Court Order that entitles a landlord to legally remove an occupier and regain possession of the property. An outright possession order marks
the end of the tenancy and gives the landlord the option to approach the court to appoint bailiffs to evict the tenant. The order will specify a date that the tenant has to vacate the property by.
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\par Vacant Possession
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\par }{\f1\insrsid14489047 Vacant Possession basically means a pr
operty being left empty. This means that upon vacating a property it must be clear of occupants and of any objects (e.g. furniture, possessions, rubbish) that were not part of the property when the tenancy was accepted. The same applies when an owner sell
s their property to the council.
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\par }{\f1\insrsid14489047 Customers should contact the Clearance Team directly if there are any issues regarding the disposal of rubbish or large items.
\par
\par }\pard\plain \s2\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14489047 \b\f1\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 {\fs24\insrsid14489047 Management Review
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\par }{\f1\insrsid14489047 Management Review is a process whereby a panel of housing managers who have not been directly involved in a customer\rquote
s rehousing independently review a case to determine the best way forward, e.g. the replacement of offers that are deemed unsuitable. Normally the cases of customers that have refused three offers of accommodation a
re referred to Management Review. Customers are advised in writing of the determination that has been made, and have a right of appeal to the Housing Needs Review Panel (HNRP) if they do not agree with the decision. Any appeal must be made to the Panel w
ithin 21 days of notification of the outcome of the Management Review.
\par
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\par }{\f1\insrsid14489047 Senior Officer Panel (SOP) comprises housing managers whose area of expertise is the assessment of housing needs. This Panel review cases if there are exceptional circumstances and makes recommendations on how best to proceed.
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\par }{\f1\insrsid14489047 N.B. Clearance Team Housing Officers refer cases to both the Management Review and Senior Officer Panels as and when it is deemed appropriate, customers cannot refer themselves.}{\f1\insrsid4029562\charrsid14489047
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